Kenmeri

KENMERI is the nickname of the skyline of C110 model, manufactured and sold during 1973~1977.

In that, the GT-R was installed with the same S20 model engine of the predecessor Hakosuka GT-R

Because the GT-R had an engine that could not clear the standard value of exhaust emission regulations approved in 1973 immediately after the sale, only 197 vehicles was manufactured in the 3 month period. Therefore, it is the valuable and most popular car that cannot be easily seen at present.

Though the predecessor Hakosuka GT-R was a car that was always winning at the circuit, the Kenmeri GT-R was a heavy car, and occasionally ran in the circuit.

The popularity was not due to the performance of the car, but due to the installation of the S20 model engine, less number of cars production, and the labeling of GT-R. I think this car is popular even now due to the above points.

Though it is often said as running Hakosuka and rare Kenmeri, I often see the Hakosuka GT-R, but have seen a very few Kenmeri GT-R.

Given the option, which car do you like to select? You can post that as a comment in this blog.

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Hakosuka

Hakosuka is the nickname of the C10 model skyline produced and sold during 1968~1972.

In that, the GT-R was made by installing a semi-racing engine of S20 type with a 2 litre series, 6 cylinder and DOHC24 valve. 

At that time, it had the performance of breathtaking maximum power of 160ps, maximum speed of 200 km/h, and 0-400m in 16 seconds, and in the race, it achieved 50 victories in total, including 49 successive victories by March 1972

(The first GT-R Skyline was called as Hakosuka by fans. Hako means Box in Japanese, and suka is short for Skyline (Pronounced as Sukairain in Japanese).

It is a racing car shining with lot of glories like establishing the skyline legend. The GT-R, with the same engine as the Hakosuka that won successive victories, can be driven in the ordinary road run at the racing car level, and that is a popular thing that is indeed to be welcomed.

The sales price of Hakosuka GT-R at that time was 1.5 million yen, and at present the popularity is very high, so that it not unusual to price the good car for more than 10 million yen. 

It is very popular in the events where the old cars are gathered, and that is not limited to Japan, and has a reputation of having fans all over the world.

At present, in the NISSAN GT-R sold by Nissan all over the world, the name GT-R came from the Hakosuka GT-R.

Especially, the engine sound of the S20 type engine in the Hakosuka GT-R is extremely wonderful.

I would like you to know that the reputed car of Japan is not only fast and beautiful, but also has a wonderful engine sound with a charm.

Specification of Hakosuka GT-R
Total length x Total width x Total height: 4,330 x 1,655 x 1,370mm
Wheelbase: 2,570mm
Weight of vehicle: 1,100kg
Engine model: S20
Engine type: 6 cylinder, water-cooled series DOHC 1,989cc
Maximum power: 160 HP /7,000 rom
Maximum torque: 18.0 kg-m/5,600 rpm
Suspension type Front: Strutt
Suspension type Rear: Semi-trailing arm.
Brake Front/Rear: Disk/drum. 

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